What's Hot, What's Not...
Change comes continuously to interior design - and 2010 promises plenty according to a group of well established interior design professionals. Although designers typically cringe at the word "trends," they do recognize them. So don't shoot the messenger; simply update.
| Need to Know | IN | So 15 Minutes Ago | OUT |
| The "IT" Color | Amethyst | Teal | Dirty Beige |
| New Fresh, Color Combo | Grey & Yellow | Brown & Fuchsia | Brown & Aqua |
| Lamp Shade | Parchment, Big & Plain | Bell-Shaped with Feathers | Trimmed with Beads |
| Motif of the Moment | Crowns | Crucifix | Fleur de lis |
| Wood | Limed Oak, Horizontal Grain | Espresso Walnut | Knotty Alder |
| Carpet | Luscious, Deep Pile | Shag | Low, Tight Loop |
| Natural Theme | Audubon Prints | Ferns | Sea Shells |
| Upholstery Fabric | Solids | Geometrics | Mini-Prints |
| Windows | Tailored Drapery | Bare | Bamboo Shades |
| Moldings | Overscaled & Simple | Colonial & Traditional | Fussy & Carved |
| Wall Paint | Matte/Flat Bold Color | Shiny & Glossy White | Boring Semigloss Tan |
| Tile | Mosaic Shapes | Glass, Square, Round | Square Faux Stone |
| Metal | Brushed Brass | Satin Silver | Oil-Rubbed Bronze |
| Industry "Buzzword" | "Cocooning" | "Comforting" | "Over The Top" |
| Antiques du Jour | Maps | Trunks | Wooden Mannequins |
| Flower | Poppy | Tulip | Sunflower |
| Furniture Profiles | Classic Silhouettes | Low & Mid-Century | Big & Bulky |
| Furniture Shape | Kidney | Triangle | Cloverleaf |
Some of our kidney-shaped furniture:
